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John Barleycorn Awards is the world's leading spirit competition honoring the innovative distillers, writers, marketers, designers, etc.

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Special shoutout to WhistlePig Whiskey for Best Spirit of Spring with WhistlePig Piggyback 100 Proof
Bourbon (Yes, you read that correctly). Check out barleycornawards.com to discover all of our
Spring medalists. And enter today to compete in our FALL 2026 Barleycorn Competition. by @barleycorn_awards

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While other competitions are done for the year, the Barleycorn Awards are just warming up. Submit your exclusive Fall competition entries now. Top-rated Fall medalists will taste off against our Spring Best In Category winners to determine who wears the ultimate crown in 2026. Our amazing panel of influential judges is ready to evaluate your fine products.
Enter today! by @barleycorn_awards

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The world’s most “fun and consumer-friendly” spirits competition is back! Submit your Fall 2026 Barleycorn Awards International Spirits Competition entries now. by @barleycorn_awards

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The Barleycorn Awards are gearing up for their 2026 fall competition.

Why hold two competitions a year? Because plenty of distilleries have new bottles arriving late in the year, and want an opportunity to earn recognition before the holiday season.

Spring and fall winners ultimately compete for Best in Show to close out the year.

Hear the full conversation in our interview on Film & Whiskey.

#BarleycornAwards #Whiskey #Bourbon #WhiskeyAwards #FilmAndWhiskey @barleycorn_awards by @barleycorn_awards

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The 2026 John Barleycorn Awards Medal Winners have officially been announced—and what a competition it was.

This year’s competition brought together an impressive mix of iconic brands and emerging producers, with entries evaluated by the distinguished members of The John Barleycorn Society of Spirits Writers & Marketers. The result was one of the most competitive fields in the awards’ history. by @barleycorn_awards

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4 months ago

The countdown is on. You have just one day left to enter the 2026 John Barleycorn Awards.

This is your last opportunity to have your spirits evaluated by the world’s most influential voices in the industry. The Barleycorn Awards, presented by the John Barleycorn Society, brings together an elite panel of renowned writers, journalists, and educators who judge each entry in a true blind tasting environment—focused solely on what’s in the glass.

From whiskey and tequila to rum, gin, and beyond, every entry is carefully assessed on appearance, aroma, taste, and finish—ensuring a fair, credible, and highly respected evaluation.

Don’t wait. This is the final call for entries. Enter today before time runs out. by @barleycorn_awards

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6 months ago

The clock is ticking.

Today is the deadline to enter the 2026 Barleycorn Awards International Spirits Competition, presented by the John Barleycorn Society of Spirits Writers & Marketers.

This is your opportunity to have your spirits evaluated by one of the most influential panels in the industry—featuring names like @kingcocktl, @fredminnick, @risenc, and @noah_rothbaum.

Every entry is judged blind, ensuring a true level playing field—no labels, no bias, just what’s in the glass.

And for those who rise to the top, the rewards go beyond medals.

Double Gold winners receive a verified 90+ point score—a powerful tool for sales, marketing, and credibility in an increasingly competitive market.

Today is the deadline. Don’t miss your chance to stand among the best.

Enter the 2026 Barleycorn Awards today. by @barleycorn_awards

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6 months ago

The 2026 John Barleycorn Awards Spirits Competition entry deadline is this Thursday, April 2.

Judged by the John Barleycorn Society of Spirits Writers & Marketers—including Dale DeGroff, Fred Minnick, Noah Rothbaum, Clay Risen, Shannon Mustipher, and Maggie Kimberl—this is your opportunity to earn more than recognition.

Double Gold winners receive a verified 90+ point score, a powerful credential that can be used across sales materials, distribution pitches, and marketing campaigns.

Enter now to gain credibility that drives real-world impact. by @barleycorn_awards

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7 months ago

What a competition! Year after year, the Barleycorn Awards raise the bar—and 2025 delivered at the highest level yet.

An influential panel of globally recognized spirits communicators took on their toughest challenge to date, carefully evaluating an exceptional lineup of categories and expressions from across the globe. For the 4th straight year, Barleycorn faced off its Spring and Fall Competition Top Spirits to determine the Best Of 2025.

After countless pours, deep discussion, and spirited debate, The Barleycorn Society is delighted to reveal the Best of 2025. So pour yourself a dram, take a seat, and dive in—you just might find your next favorite bottle. Link in bio by @barleycorn_awards

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8 months ago

The Barleycorn Awards 2026 International Spirits Competition returns—proudly presented by the John Barleycorn Society, the world’s foremost organization of spirits authors, journalists, and educators.

Building on the momentum of an exceptional 2025 season, the Barleycorn Awards have raised the bar once again. This year introduces additional medaling rounds with smaller, focused judging panels—designed to ensure the highest levels of rigor, transparency, and integrity. The result is one of the most carefully evaluated and credibly judged spirits competitions in the world.

Overseen by Director of Judging John McCarthy, our tasting panels feature some of the most influential voices in spirits today, including Clay Risen, Dale DeGroff, Wayne Curtis, Shannon Mustipher, Fred Minnick, Susannah Skiver Barton, Sother Teague, Maggie Kimberl, and Aaron Goldfarb.

Are you ready to put your spirits in front of the world’s most influential judging panel—and get noticed?

Enter the 2026 Barleycorn Awards today. by @barleycorn_awards

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8 months ago

Congratulations to the 2025 John Barleycorn Awards – Best of Fall Winners!

This outstanding group rose to the top of a highly competitive field, with entries spanning bourbons and whiskeys, gins, rums, vodkas, liqueurs, and agave spirits. The Best of Fall honorees represent a diverse and eclectic mix of producers—from established distilleries to innovative, up-and-coming brands—each recognized for exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

These Fall Best of winners will now go head-to-head with the Spring Best of winners to determine the Best of 2025.

Stay tuned for that announcement coming soon. by @barleycorn_awards

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The FALL 2025 Barleycorn list of medal winners has been posted! Congratulations to this Fall’s winners. We will announce the list for Best of Fall next week, and those winners will compete with the Best of Spring winners to determine the Best of 2025. Stay tuned! by @barleycorn_awards

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